Caithness Animal Farm Park

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Aerial view of the site
Aerial view of the site
See reindeer at the park
Alpaca on site
Alpaca on site
Resident goats
Goats on site
Donkey on site
Sheep on site
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See reindeer at the park
Alpaca on site
Alpaca on site

  • Pop-up site at a Caithness petting farm on the route of the NC500
  • Whaligoe Steps 10 minutes’ drive, and John o’Groats 40 minutes
  • Animal encounters and indoor play area; café and bar 15 minutes’ walk
Camping along the North Coast 500 with the kids? When they get to hear about Caithness Animal Farm Park, they’re probably going to insist on staying there. For this tiny pop-up site is set – as its name suggests – within an animal park, where all the family can meet and cuddle affectionate alpacas, goats, sheep (and lambs in spring), donkeys and reindeer. Here you can pitch your tent surrounded by animals, with no large vehicles to spoil your view of their antics – and if the weather takes a turn for the worse, families can retreat to the soft-play area and keep toddlers entertained. Otherwise, simple facilities include picnic tables, a baby-changing area and loos, but do come prepared as there is no electricity and no hot/drinking water or showers. Most things you might need, however, are pretty close to hand. The harbourside village of Lybster is five minutes’ drive/15 minutes’ walk away for local shops, cafés and bars as well as fantastic views over the swirling North Sea. And on clear nights, the stars come out to play, twinkling merrily in the heavens above your head.

Campground type

Tent sites 5
Open now
Opens June 12
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Thu, Jun 12 to

Reviews

10

Overall rating from one Pitchup.com customer

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
 10

100% would recommend this campground to a friend

100% would stay here again

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Arrival date (latest first)

Brilliant

Overall 10/10

Location
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Value for money
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Accommodation
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Facilities / Activities
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Customer service
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Child friendliness
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Cleanliness
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Wifi
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Barbara A.

Primitive grass and earth tent or trailer tent campsite

Liked It was absolutely amazing. The hosts were extremely welcoming and hospitable.
The farm itself is 'must see',even if you have no young children. There are reindeers,lambs,goats, rabbits, spider, lizard and many more. You can met those too.
For children there is brilliant indoor play area. For everyone there is shop with local people hand made beautiful stuff.
Highly recommend!

Disliked N/a

Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campground

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade Soft play area TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed No pets allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Wild camping

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Public transportation nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campground Tiny (1-10 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site Bathrooms: Large spacious toilet Bathrooms: Step-free access Bathrooms: Wheelchair accessible toilet Site close to accessible bathrooms

Nearby leisure

Golf nearby

Location

Caithness Animal Farm Park

Lybster

Caithness

Scotland

KW3 6BT

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

58.30612°N
3.29218°W

Route directions

What3words: career.buckets.chess

Nearest transport

Rail
11.8 mi Wick Rail Station
15.5 mi Scotscalder Rail Station
15.5 mi Georgemas Junction Rail Station
Ferry
23 mi Scrabster Ferry Terminal
23.5 mi Gills Bay Ferry Terminal
24.7 mi John O' Groats Ferry Terminal
Airport
12.5 mi Wick Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Local attractions and amenities include: - Lybster Harbour (cliff and sea views): five minutes’ drive - Achavanich Standing Stones: 10 minutes - Whaligoe Steps (step walk down to a former harbour): 10 minutes - Grey Cairns of Camster (ancient tombs): 10 minutes - Wick (shops): 15 minutes - Ousdale Broch (remains of an Iron Age settlement): 25 minutes - John o’Groats (landmark): 40 minutes - Dunnet Head (soaring cliffs): 50 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name Distance Type 2020201920182017
Dunnet 20.9 mi Sea N/AExcellentExcellentExcellent
Thurso 21.8 mi Sea N/AGoodGoodN/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

The Castle & Gardens of Mey 23 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Dunbeath Strath 6.4 mi

BLAR NAM FAOILEAG (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 19/02/1999) 9.8 mi

Staxigoe to Noss Head 13.5 mi

Noss Head and Sinclair and Girnigoe Castles 14.5 mi

FORSINARD (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 20/11/2006) 20.9 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Nearest campgrounds

Unfortunately, we have no nearby bookable campgrounds.

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Caithness Animal Farm Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Caithness Animal Farm Park dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Caithness Animal Farm Park? Local attractions and amenities include: - Lybster Harbour (cliff and sea views): five minutes’ drive - Achavanich Standing Stones: 10 minutes - Whaligoe Steps (step walk down to a former harbour): 10 … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Caithness Animal Farm Park?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  10 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Caithness Animal Farm Park? From $26.86 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.